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Bourbon Chicken Crock Pot

Sweet, savory slow cooker chicken glazed in a rich bourbon-infused sauce, perfect over rice for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Southern
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey or apple juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger fresh
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  3. Add chicken and sauce to crock pot and stir to coat.
  4. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until tender.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
  6. Finish with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Can be made alcohol-free using apple juice.